Aftermarket or OEM from some manufacturer?
Except I'd think a Packard might have a little more secure mount than this does - it's like a # 8 or possibly # 10 screw.
Yeah, I'm imagining it being cast for a forward slanted hood line that would put her at about a 45 deg angle, I just don't have any good background on that age vehicles.it's a little odd in that most leaned forward or back at an extreme angle, not standing nearly straight up.
Yeah, I'm imagining it being cast for a forward slanted hood line that would put her at about a 45 deg angle, I just don't have any good background on that age vehicles.
Kinda one of the reasons it's interesting to me, looks like she is diving forward or leaning into the wind and that doesn't mesh with what I remember of those cars.Mid 30's hoods were mostly flat and hinged in the middle and the sides would be lifted and folded to access the engine. The ornament would usually be mounted on the radiator cap or the chrome frame around the radiator.
Dave
The ornament does not appear to be from a specific auto make. The name "Harry Davies" and "flying goddess" also pop up in a search. Curiously, one figure was apparently used on an ash tray.Aftermarket
Well, dang, that looks like exactly what I have. Thanks.The ornament does not appear to be from a specific auto make. The name "Harry Davies" and "flying goddess" also pop up in a search. Curiously, one figure was apparently used on an ash tray.
Vintage Flying Woman Hood Ornament - Art Deco Silver Chrome Nude Goddess 5" | eBay
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Mack truck hood ornament...don't know why i didn't think of that. i have a bull dog from an ash tray like this:
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